Classification:       Support Personnel Pay Scale

 

Pay Range:            II 

 

Description:          The Custodian provides students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place to work, learn, play and develop.

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Prior custodial experience is preferred
• Ability to do routine manual work in cleaning and providing maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Physical condition necessary to bend, stoop, stand and lift at least 75 pounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with staff, students, parents, etc.
• Prioritize work, take initiative, adhere to time restraints and attend to multiple tasks concurrently
• Must be an energetic, highly ethical, and possess good emotional and physical health
• Bilingual is desired

 

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Keep building and premises including classrooms, restrooms, sidewalks, driveways, play areas neat, clean and free from rubbish and weeds at all times
• Sweep/Vacuum classrooms, dust furniture, clean markerboards and clean sinks in classrooms
• Clean corridors after school each day and during the day when necessary
• Scrub, wet mop bathroom floors and disinfect toilets daily
• Clean all drinking fountains and sanitary fixtures daily
• Monitor and clean all restrooms and drinking fountains on a scheduled basis throughout the day
• Wash all windows inside and outside at least twice each year and more frequently if necessary
• Remain on school premises during school hours and during non-school hours as requested
• Ensure all exit doors are open and all panic hardware is working properly during building occupancy
• Secure all doors and windows before leaving each day
• Inform head custodian of needed supplies and replacement equipment in a timely manner
• Move furniture, set up chairs/tables/desks or equipment as required for various activities
• Deposit all trash in trash bins and empty trash receptacles as scheduled and/or needed
• Report safety hazards and need for repairs to head custodian
• Maintain security of buildings and grounds as assigned
• Maintain clean grounds by picking up outside trash when necessary
• Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development
• Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel, and student and family records and/or information
• Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the District
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the School Board, the Principal and the Head Custodian

Length of Employment:

• Nine (9) months
• School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year.

 

Reports to:             Principal / Head Custodian

 

Evaluation:             Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO